256 pages · Released Sep 14, 2021 · Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Content report card
Paradise on Fire parent’s guide: what’s inside
Medium confidence
Sexual content
None · 0/5
LGBTQ+ themes
None · 0/5
Substance use
None · 0/5
What it offers
A note for parents
This middle-grade novel by Jewell Parker Rhodes follows young characters experiencing a catastrophic wildfire, drawing on the real 2018 Camp Fire in California. The story balances the genuine danger and trauma of the event with themes of resilience, community, and hope. While the subject matter is serious and includes frightening moments, the narrative ultimately emphasizes survival, courage, and how people help each other through crisis.
